Easy, One Bowl Gingerbread Cake – this might just be the easiest, moistest, most delicious cake you’ve ever made! Whew! In many ways, it seems like Scott and I left on our trip to London just a day or two ago. In reality, it’s been almost two and a half...

Whe I was in my teens I worked the counter at a small bakery. They made some amazingly delicious things, one of which were birdnest cookies: a sturdy yet crumbly shortbread cookie covered in toasted coconut and a deep red … Continue reading → The post Vanilla...

Vanilla Bean Custard Doughnuts are a great way to start the day. Find out how easy it is to make a fresh batch by scrolling down to the recipe below. The Classic Doughnut I thought we’d all be in agreement about what the “classic” doughnut looked like....

My mom never had an oven when I grew up. Except for tandoors (large outdoor ovens) ovens aren't really a big kitchen tool/appliance. in India. But she likes cakes and would borrow this oven which was a large blue painted metal box that could sit on top...

While we’re still trying to fight off winter, spring has already sprung in some of our sunshine states like Florida and California. When I you start to see fragrant strawberries from these states popping up in your stores, you know that warmer days are...

C “Do you ever feel like crying your eyes out?” That was the text I sent my daughter the day I made these cupcakes.Continue reading: Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Icing The post Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Icing appeared first...

I think that brioche has got to be just about my favourite thing to come out of France…I’m not talking about the mass-produced stuff that you get in supermarkets that has the texture (and flavour…) of cotton wool; I’m talking about proper brioche, heavily...

I love this Caramel and Vanilla Bean Custard! I don't know why custards and puddings are so often overlooked as a dessert. Do you? I mean they are wonderful, and there are so many ways to prepare them.The list of ideas is endless. Today I thought a little...

Preparation: 3h - Cooking: 25 min Meet Brûlée – Custard’s Fancy French Aunt Last week, I introduced you to Custard’s sexy Latin cousin, Flan. Today, I’d like you to meet the Custard’s elegant, aristocratic French aunt, Brûlée. Crème Brûlée. (Oh, I do so love it when I get to use all those...

You’ll never believe where we are right now! And if you’re guessing London… Nope! That’s not it.Continue reading: London Fog Vanilla Bean Shortbread The post London Fog Vanilla Bean Shortbread appeared first on thecafesucrefarine.com. London Fog Vanilla...

This post is part of Nielsen-Massey and Baking Mad’s Easter baking campaign, where they asked baking bloggers to try one of their twenty four delicious vanilla based recipes. They asked me if I would like to take part and I jumped at the chance as I love...

Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Print These gluten free scones bake up light and flaky and are so simple to make. Fresh lemon juice and lemon zest make these a perfect treat to perk up your afternoon tea or even a nice little breakfast.… GET THE FULL...

Good Mornin’ y’all! So I woke up this morning and my mind was racing a million miles a minute. I was thinking about work, about home and about the blog. I was trying to decide what to share with you today. … Continue reading →

Preparation: 15 min - Cooking: 40 min EverydayMaven™ While I love to cook, I have never really fancied myself as much of a baker. Don’t get me wrong, I know a thing or two about baking, I just don’t enjoy it as much as cooking savory food. When you become a mom, you need to start thinking about...

EverydayMaven™ I know that most everyone is thinking about cutting sugar and carbs right about now and here I am with How To Make Perfect Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting but bear with me. Besides the fact that I am 9 months pregnant (!) and NOT in any...

This is my second year participating in National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo), and this time it is kicking my butt. Perhaps it’s because I’m a bit sick and taking antibiotics. Perhaps it’s because I’m going through the difficult legal process of applying...